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Guests perform garba in a circle after learning from Dave.

SASA achieves glittering success with fourth annual Darba

Nithyashree Velavan, Staff Writer
Nov 6, 2025

Twinkling lights, upbeat music, and authentic food were just a few staples of WA South Asian Student Association (SASA)'s fourth annual Darba celebration. Darba, one of the club's most popular events,...

Wilde smiles for a photo in her new classroom

Wilde prepares to make an impact through accessible math lessons

Caitlin O’Rourke, Staff Writer
Sep 30, 2025

Laura Wilde is a new math teacher at WA. She strives to always greet her students with a smile and a friendly attitude, making sure that they feel valued and cared for. Wilde previously taught math at...

Erin Parker smiles in her new classroom.

New chemistry teacher Erin Parker is eager to begin her journey at WA

Alexander Bauer, Staff Writer
Sep 25, 2025

Bringing a bright and enthusiastic personality to the science department, Erin Parker is determined to turn her classroom into a home for all of her students. With an intense love for science, she hopes...

Roux smiles while holding her dog.

Roux’s efforts crowned by acceptance to Royal Veterinary College

Alisha Padhy, Staff Writer
May 11, 2025

For most high schoolers, visiting a future college means taking a road trip, or flying a couple of hours across the country. But for senior Olivia Roux, visiting her destination for higher education means...

WATA members pose for a group photo after final casting for 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' has been set.

Behind the scenes of WATA’s ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’

Connor Billington, Social Media Manager
Sep 7, 2024

Last year, Westford Academy Theater Arts (WATA) was selected as one of 29 programs in the country, and the only school in the state, to earn the production rights to the Broadway play 'Harry Potter and...

Unified track team head Coach Joe Van Gelder smiles for a photo

Coach Van Gelder deems first meet a sucess for the Unified Track Team

Matt Davidopoulos, Staff writer
May 15, 2024

The first Unified Track meeting took place on Wednesday April 24 at the WA track where WA faced off against Concord-Carlisle and Acton-Boxborough. The Athletic department as well as Best Buddies came...

Mr. Sitarski teaches Freshman Algebra I  at WA.

Sitarski’s trivia fascination proves to be not so trivial

Connor Billington, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024

Teachers at WA often go their entire careers without students knowing the spectacular stories of their past. For example, math teacher Frank Sitarski is a life-long trivia enthusiast who has been a fan...

The mock trial prepares for their season during one of their Wednesday meetings.

WA Mock Trial is ready to blossom during the spring season

Núria Lainez Clapers, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024

People work together, discussing and analyzing text as they surround a single computer. Meanwhile, others practice and refine their examinations out loud. The entire room is united in the single goal of...

Art portfolio by senior Emily FitzPatrick, which received an honorable mention from the Scholastic Art Awards.

WA students win several Scholastic Art Awards

Connor Billington, Staff Writer
Mar 17, 2024

WA students have won a multitude of awards across a large variety of subjects such as sports and theater. However, art awards often go under the radar because they aren’t a huge public event. The Scholastic...

Marshall stands in front of a firetruck at the Nabnasset Fire Station.

Marshall to New Haven: Following dreams and saving lives

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor
Mar 14, 2024

A fair amount of high school students go into college undecided, unsure of what to major in and where life will take them. While this is the path for some students, it is not the case for senior Devin...

Owen and Limbert will be attending the University of St. Andrews in the fall.

Limbert, Owen off to the University of St. Andrews

Kristen Su, News Editor
May 30, 2021

Students often study abroad for a number of different reasons—a chance to meet new people, further explore their interests in a way that U.S. schools may not allow them to, and gain a unique perspective....

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